PODCAST: On foreign affairs and the longevity of Larry the Cat Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen on foreign affairs, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and the denizens of 10 Downing Street. And AI… Tim CohenMark Barnes May 19, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Trump calls off strike on Iran The US president says he’s called off a strike planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf allies, but warns the military to be… by Associated Press May 19, 2026 News
Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran The US and Iran have both signalled that they’re prepared to return to war… by Associated Press May 18, 2026 News
Xi plays hardball on Taiwan Trump’s historic visit to China saw the US president offer platitudes while Xi took a hard line on Taiwan, warning that differences could lead… by Associated Press May 15, 2026 News
Trump‑Xi summit: three ways the US and China can compete without going to war Trump’s China visit is an opportunity to ease tensions. But while neither country can escape their rivalry – neither can win it either… Kai HeHuiyun Feng May 14, 2026 Analysis·Politics
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ The US and Iran remain far apart in reaching a diplomatic solution to the conflict, with the US president called an Iranian proposal ‘a… by Associated Press May 12, 2026 News
PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – crocodiles ate my budget Rob Rose and Zukile Majova dig into the politics of the moment: cost of living, Jacob Zuma, NSFAS – and Gwede’s fuel price gaffe… Rob RoseZukile Majova May 8, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz The US’s messaging is pinballing from declarations that the ceasefire is holding, to threats of new bombing… by Associated Press May 7, 2026 News
US to ‘guide’ stranded ships from Hormuz US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday… by Associated Press May 4, 2026 News
Iran ceasefire extended indefinitely US President Donald Trump extended the truce in Iran a day before it was about to expire, even as a new round of peace… by Associated Press April 22, 2026 News
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